Anthony Cartolano leads Brother Rice to victory over Mount Carmel

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Anthony Cartolano leads Brother Rice to victory over Mount Carmel

Summary

On September 25, Anthony Cartolano helped Brother Rice upset Mount Carmel 35-24 in Chicago. After considering stepping away from football due to injuries, Cartolano committed to play baseball at Northern Illinois but instead returned to the football field. He recorded three catches for 80 yards, including a pivotal 20-yard touchdown. The Crusaders rallied from a halftime deficit thanks to quarterback Sam Holcomb's notable performance, including two rushing touchdowns. Defensive contributions also aided Brother Rice as they moved to 4-2 on the season.

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•Anthony Cartolano catches three passes for 80 yards and a touchdown.
•Brother Rice scores 28 points in the second half to secure victory.
•Sam Holcomb rushes for two touchdowns and throws for two more.
•Mount Carmel led 17-7 at halftime before Brother Rice's comeback.
•The win marks a key moment for Brother Rice in league play.

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4:54 AMYahoo Sports — After listening to mom, NIU baseball commit Anthony Cartolano leads Brother Rice past Mount Carmel in football

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After dealing with a long line of injuries — and with a future in baseball already secured — Brother Rice’s Anthony Cartolano made a decision this summer. He was done with football. Cartolano missed most of his sophomore season and all of his junior year of football after breaking his right arm twice. In August, he committed to play baseball at Northern Illinois. He figured it was time to walk ...
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